Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's day in Sussex: All the best photos

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October 03, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Sussex on Wednesday (Oct. 3) to show the people and places in their namesake county some serious love - from adorable babies to cuddly pooches. Swoon! Prince Harry looked dapper in a light grey suit with a white shirt and taupe oxfords, while Meghan showed off her style savvy once again in a tailored Armani coat with an & Other Stories blouse, leather Hugo Boss skirt and nude Stuart Weitzman pumps.

During their fun day of events, to which the couple arrived by helicopter, Harry and Meghan greeted adoring fans as they visited both East Sussex and West Sussex, opening a tech park in quaint Chichester, checking out the Sussex Declaration, visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and spending time with two organizations helping youth and women.

"I love Meghan so much I named my chicken after her," said 10-year-old Honor Pennant from Hampshire, who brought a bouquet of rosemary and white dahlias from her garden. "I like Meghan (the duchess) because I think she is quite spritely. I hope I can give her the flowers and tell her about my chicken." The chicken's breed is, interestingly, Light Sussex.

The first stop on the couple's special tour was Edes House, where American Meghan was blown away by a rare Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence. "My goodness, wow, what are the chances. That's amazing," she said. "I just can't believe it." Aside from the copy in the National Archives in Washington, the Sussex Declaration is the only other contemporary handwritten manuscript copy. The Sussexes were also presented with books about the document.

The former actress wore her hair in her signature relaxed bun with tendrils framing her face. Keeping her freckles front and centre and opting for a bronzy glow, Meghan looked natural while accentuating her pretty features courtesy of some eyeliner, mascara and a swipe of pink lipstick.

Meghan shielded her eyes from the sun as she showed off her relaxed yet chic ensemble while carrying one of many beautiful bouquets she'd received. The royal wore some new jewellery on her day in Sussex, including the bracelets dangling from her wrist, made by Missoma.

Harry and Meghan were all smiles as they left the University of Chichester holding hands. The royal couple received their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the Queen on their wedding day, May 19.

What a picture-perfect pair! Harry and Meghan are preparing to embark on their first official Commonwealth tour on Oct. 16, during which they'll spend more than two weeks visiting Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand.

Meghan shook hands with all the children who had come out to greet the Sussexes at the Royal Pavilion. According to HELLO! royal editor Emily Nash, their conversations with the royal were comical. "Very funny chatter from the kids as they quiz Meghan: 'How old are you, Miss?' She makes them guess.. 'higher, lower'."

The piece of art, by Henry James Garrett, that had Meghan howling with laughter at Survivors' Network! The drawing showed a caption that read, "Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?" with the answer: "A boy who makes every effort to dismantle the patriarchy (whilst keeping in mind intersections with other forms of oppression)."

The loved-up couple posed for a group photo at the Joff Youth Centre as they held hands and sat close. With a music room, chill out area and lots of positive areas, the community hub puts the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people front and centre.